Next Level Nonprofit: How to Build A Dream Team and Increase Lasting Impact Dr. Chris Lambert is the author of Next Level Nonprofit and Founder/CEO of Life Remodeled. Chris originally pursued a degree in marketing at Indiana University with the hope of attending law school and launching a career as a real estate developer. A spiritual awakening during his junior year led to a passion to follow Jesus, and Chris eventually followed a call to Fuller and Gordon-Conwell seminaries, where he earned hi...
Nov 14, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leadership Excellence with Dr. Jeffrey Magee Dr. Jeffrey Magee has been called one of today's leading "Leadership & Marketing Strategists." Jeff works with C-Suite, Business Leaders, Military Generals & CEO2CEO Peer Groups across America. He is an author of more than 20 books, three college graduate management text books, four best sellers, and is the Publisher of PERFORMANCE/P360 Magazine. Former Co-Host of the national business entrepreneur program on Catalyst Business Radio and a Human Capita...
Nov 07, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Growing To Give: Freeing People From Hunger Imagine A World where the most resourceful and productive community farms and gardens thrive, nourishing communities with fresh and sustainable produce. Now, imagine those farm and gardens being gifted to communities who are passionate about sustaining them for years to come. That's what we're all about at Growing to Give ® - creating a movement of generosity and empowerment through innovation in agriculture. Agriculture is not just a means of survival...
Oct 31, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Love Heals: The Amazing Power of Love It's enough even if just 1 person shows up to your event, program, or service. Do for the 1 what you would do for the masses. My name is Courtney Green and I am the founder of Love Heals, a nonprofit based out of Lynchburg, VA. From bartender to Executive Director, I have been on a winding road of building Love Heals since 2018 when we hosted our first benefit concert for my friend who had breast cancer. Hired officially in March of 2023, Love Heals is now i...
Oct 24, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Rubber Band Rule of Respect: 7 Forms of Respect, communication skills in the workplace Dr. Julie Pham is the founder and CEO of CuriosityBased, an organizational development firm based in Seattle. Dr. Pham has been recognized with numerous awards for her community leadership. She has applied her community building approach to building strong, collaborative, and curious teams. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam, and raised in Seattle. Dr. Pham earned her Ph.D. in history at Cambridge University ...
Oct 17, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast How to influence our peers to step into a different space with us…Staying together verses staying apart. Impacting the lives of incarcerated youth: Come to Jail with Haley Hunt Producer | Sports Media | Philanthropist | Brand Management | Music Daughter of an Alabama National Champion, Haley Hunt was raised on college football & a deep faith. Her space in the music industry as an aspiring artist at a young age helped give her more insight into what “making it" in life actually means. She spent t...
Oct 11, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast How Giving Local Sparked a Global Movement: Interview with Impact100 Founder, Wendy Steele If you have trouble asking board members, friends, and acquaintances to support your work financially, this podcast episode is for you! Please listen in as we unpack the benefits of generosity and reframe philanthropy as an honor and responsibility for all - not just the wealthy. Recognized by Forbes in 2021 as one of 50 women over 50 who are leading the world in impact, Wendy H. Steele is the Founder of I...
Oct 03, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bringing together people in community is critical for our future. We need to continue bridging the gaps in understanding and learn to show empathy towards others. Nikki Green is a Life & Business Resiliency Expert who has been in the international business industry for over 20 years and is a 4x published author. Nikki is an avid traveler, visiting 14+ countries and completing 7 marathons and dozens of triathlons across 3 continents. Nikki has dedicated her life to assisting others reduce their f...
Sep 27, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ensuring Fundability for Your Nonprofit: Interview with Jeffrey Fulgham CFRE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dreamers That Ignite Change: How to Become a True Visionary John Renouard is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit WHOlives. While visiting Africa in 2010, John was taken aback that the lives of nearly all little girls and most women revolved around the daily burden of collecting contaminated water for their survival. After several months of contemplation, a solution finally came to him in the middle of the night. A transformative idea that has changed the lives of over 12 million ...
Sep 05, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Unlock Your Potential, Achieve Greatness and Make An Impact Affordably It is so important to build proper business relationships no matter how small or how large your organisation is. Your potential biggest client, sponsor, or donation for you and your organization is out there. Do not miss the opportunity to meet those connections at networking events or Masterclass Sessions Steve Gaston says, "You have to learn more to Earn more, and every part of the group of businesses that I own or involved...
Aug 31, 2023•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kingdom Leadership in the Marketplace Anthony A. Dicks, Jr. is a leader’s leader! His passion for leadership development is seen through his work with emerging leaders across a multitude of industries. He has spent over two decades preparing people with diverse responsibilities to reach their optimal leadership potential. He firmly believes that leaders are not developed by accident, they must be engineered. Anthony currently transforms leaders as the Senior Leadership Consultant for 180 Managem...
Aug 29, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Life is the Only Thing That Can Defeat Cancer You have to start somewhere when you have a passion project! Deb Krier is a coalition builder and warrior who is rewriting the playbook on how to L.I.V.E. with cancer. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Triple Positive Breast Cancer in 2015, she has seen what happens when cancer has people and is on a mission to ensure that we are no longer “fine” with cancer by energizing our voices and expanding our choices. As an unlikely cancer survivor, she's experienced th...
Aug 22, 2023•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Legacy Planning for Nonprofits In the realm of nonprofit organizations, few individuals possess the expertise, dedication, and drive that Kristoffer Doura brings to the table. As a Wall Street Journal best-selling author and renowned financial consultant, Doura has become a beacon of hope for nonprofits striving to achieve their maximum potential. In his highly anticipated book, Let's Get It! 10 Keys to Maximum Nonprofit Impact, Doura unveils a blueprint for success that transcends traditional a...
Aug 15, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Social Impact Organizations Must Learn to Think and Act Like Digital Media Companies Interview with Eric Ressler Eric is the Founder and Creative Director of Cosmic — a Social Impact Creative Agency. He believes that to take advantage of the benefits of the information era, social impact organizations must learn to think and act like digital media companies. Today’s social impact organizations have strong missions and inspiring visions, yet, all too often Eric sees that many of the strategies an...
Aug 08, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Retaining Your Talent and Workforce! Keys to Successfully Reduce Employee Turnover and Absenteeism Employees and volunteers always have choices about where and for whom they work for. All workplaces are a collection of people brought together to achieve common goals but each individual has their own unique and personal needs that must be met for work to be fulfilling. If they don’t enjoy their work, have a purpose in what they do, or are unable to build strong relationships they will likely leav...
Aug 01, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Curiosity Did Not Kill The Cat: Intentional Leadership and Living Interview with Shana Francesca To be a truly effective leader we need to be intentional. That requires us to be curious, be respectful, and practice accountability and we need to have a nuanced understanding of each and how they work together and balance one another. Shana Francesca is a speaker, writer, and entrepreneur. She has been interviewed on more than 60 podcasts worldwide and has been published in Medium, Authority Magazi...
Jul 25, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast No Kids Sleep on Floors in Our Town: The Story of Launching a Successful Nonprofit Luke Mickelson, a 2018 CNN Hero Top 10 nominee, is the Founder and Executive Director of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering handmade, fully furnished bunk beds to needy children. They have delivered 140K+ beds, and the organization that started out in Luke's garage has grown to include 300+ chapters in 4 countries with 276K+ volunteers. The children Sleep in ...
Jul 18, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Barriers to High Performing Teams: How Great Leaders Clear the Path Your sole objective is to fulfill the mission for which your organization was created within financial resource constraints, quickly, efficiently, with high quality, and high customer satisfaction. Great leaders access the inherent intrinsic motivation people bring to work creating high engagement, performance, and meaning in the work. Kevin Herring is the founder of Ascent Management Consulting and a recognized expert in team a...
Jul 11, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Enneagram and Transformation: Interview with Dr. Joseph Howell The ego impairs our sense of reality and our ultimate success. With the enneagram, we see the other person or ourselves that are the antidotes to the problems of the ego. The founder of the Institute of Conscious Being is Joseph Benton Howell Ph.D. Dr. Howell is a graduate of Samford University (B.A.1971), Yale Divinity School (MAR 1974), The University of Virginia (Ph.D.1978), and Fellow in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psy...
Jul 04, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Engaging Volunteers to Advance Your Mission Volunteers aren't free, but if you invest in them wisely, through good training and strong leadership, they will provide you with a return on investment for your mission that is unmatched by any other investment you could make. Karen Knight is a consultant, volunteer leadership expert, and dynamic and engaging speaker. Karen has used her 25 years of experience as a leader and mentor in the social impact sector and her extensive research in the field to...
Jun 27, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fool-Proof Facilitation Practices You can trust the experience and wisdom of any group using tried and true facilitation methods. They will surprise you, and themselves when given a solid, reliable process and a neutral facilitator. As President of Vital Clarity, Kathleen Osta designs and facilitates participatory meetings that help organizations fulfill their purpose. She has mastery of consensus facilitation methods that articulate and build alignment within groups. With 30 years of experience...
Jun 20, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Beyond Dancing in Your Pajamas - How to Really Use Videos for Your Business or Nonprofit You've likely seen all the online videos and wondered if you need to dance in a fuzzy pink bunny suit to increase awareness about what you do and to improve your fundraising efforts. If you like to wear a fuzzy pink bunny suit and dance, no judgment. But if you'd prefer to present yourself in a relatable and professional manner; if you'd like to build awareness for yourself and the work you do; and if you'd ...
Jun 13, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Upgrading Your Video Conferencing Platform Interview with MeetN Founder, Rick Raddatz Rick Raddatz was twelve years at Microsoft as a product designer, developer, and marketer. Twenty years as a serial tech entrepreneur / CEO Sixteen years (overlapping) doing independent research in political philosophy. Founder of MeetN video conferencing platform. For more information go to https://meetn.com/charityspecial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leading a Historic House Museum Nonprofit Alyson Ramsey President & CEO Poplar Forest Alyson Ramsey joined the Poplar Forest professional staff in 2002 and served as the Director of Development since 2012, prior to assuming the role of President & CEO in January 2020. She is well-versed in nonprofit fundraising and administration. She has a background in capital campaign management; annual fund development, major gift solicitation and grant writing; donor cultivation and stewardship; and event m...
May 30, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Inspiring Your Audience by Sharing Success Stories Is your audience confused about what you do? It might feel uncomfortable but the solution is to be more direct about sharing your messaging. You're creating a ton of impact in your community and to create even more impact, people need to be aware of everything you're accomplishing. When you're giving everything to your cause, it's okay and even beneficial to brag a little bit. By defining your audience and sharing success stories you can show yo...
May 24, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 5 Steps to Overcoming Conflict Aversion: Interview with Conflict Specialist Jerry Fu Jerry Fu is a conflict resolution coach who helps Asian-American leaders advance in their career and life journeys. Having taken on several pharmacy leadership roles, Jerry started coaching in 2017 to help other Asian-American professionals deal with the conflict they encounter at work, in their culture, and within themselves. He has coached leaders at Capital One, Boehringer-Ingelheim, and Microsoft. He is an A...
May 16, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Burnout Is Not The Only Problem—Three Ways To Retain And Unleash Talent: Interview with Irent Shih Keeping volunteers engaged and committed takes time and effort, but it’s within our power as leaders to create a culture that makes people feel important, connected, and needed. Creating that culture is a worthwhile investment that will most certainly make an organization stronger over the long run. Irene Shih joined Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay) as its first full-time CEO in March 2019, returning ...
May 09, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Creative Leadership: Keys to Co-Creating Value Interview with Steven Kowalski, Ph.D. We can't sleepwalk ourselves into the future we hope to achieve. Together, at the intersection of creativity and leadership, we can solve our most challenging problems and co-create new value. But there are so many factors that prevent us from discovering what's possible in this intersection. Old "narratives" about what creativity is and who we are as creators get in the way. Traditional leadership styles preven...
May 02, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Selling Your Vision to Increase Your Donations: Interview with Sales Maven CEO, Nikki Rausch CEO of Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling”. With 25+ years of selling experience, entrepreneurs and small business owners now hire Nikki to show them how to sell successfully and authentically. Nikki has written 3 books, all available on Amazon. And she has a podcast called Sales Maven which you can find on your favorite podcast platform. M...
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